long haul truck driver

R&B CARGO LINES LTD.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Winnipeg seeks truck drivers for long-haul transportation. Successful candidates will operate tractor-trailer vehicles, ensuring cargo safety and completing inspections. The role is permanent, requires a secondary school certificate, and a Class 1 or A driver's license. Flexibility and teamwork are essential qualities. Relocation costs are covered.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Paid overtime

Qualifications

• Willing to relocate and travel for extended periods.
• Experience operating tractor-trailer trucks for long-haul transport.
• Ability to perform emergency roadside repairs and pre-trip inspections.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods.
• Inspect vehicle conditions and perform necessary adjustments.
• Manage cargo safety and security.

Skills

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Driver logbook

Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Will train

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs covered by employer

  Tasks

  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
  • Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
  • Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
  • Pay and receive payments for goods
  • Perform brake adjustments
  • Perform emergency roadside repairs
  • Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
  • Receive and relay information to central dispatch
  • Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
  • Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

  Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

  Documentation knowledge

  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

  Type of trucking and equipment

  • Tractor-trailer

  Transportation / travel experience

  • Long-haul

  Security and safety

  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

  Transportation / travel information

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Willing to travel for extended periods

  Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Repetitive tasks
  • Sitting

  Personal suitability

  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

  Workplace information

  • On the road job
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 hours per week